Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Entering March, Prospect Heights sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the month of March, Prospect Heights experiences a steady low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Prospect Heights is 75%.Rainfall
In Prospect Heights, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Prospect Heights, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prospect Heights, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prospect Heights, Illinois, there are 43.6 snowfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Prospect Heights is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Prospect Heights, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In Prospect Heights, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Prospect Heights, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Prospect Heights?
How many days does it rain in March in Prospect Heights?
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What is the average length of the day in March in Prospect Heights?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Prospect Heights?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Prospect Heights?
How long on average sun shines in March in Prospect Heights?
How high is the UV index in March in Prospect Heights?
Average temperature in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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